The San Francisco 49ers looked like a Super Bowl contender in the first game of the season against the New York Jets. It was an impressive performance on offense led by Brock Purdy and Jordan Mason.
This unit could be one of the best in the NFL with names such as Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. All that combined with a tremendous defense and the sky is the limit.
However, the big question in their quest to dethrone Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs is the health of Christian McCaffrey. That’s a worrying situation for Kyle Shanahan.
Is Christian McCaffrey out for Week 2?
According to a report from Adam Schefter, Christian McCaffrey has been placed on Injured Reserve with calf soreness and Achilles tendinitis. The 49ers already expected that situation by ruling him out for Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan was still uncertain if the star’s absence could be longer. “The Injured Reserve list is something we are considering now. Yesterday was his worst day. It’s on and off but with him having the worst pain yesterday, it’s something we are going to be discussing in the next 24 hours.”
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Why is Christian McCaffrey inactive with 49ers?
Christian McCaffrey has been dealing with calf and Achilles problems since the start of preseason. After Injured Reserve was the choice, the running back will be out for at least four games.
Those matchups are against the Minnesota Vikings, the Los Angeles Rams, the New England Patriots and the Arizona Cardinals. Then, if the recovery process is successful, the star will be able to return facing the Seattle Seahawks in October 10.
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After that game with the Seahawks, the 49ers have two blockbuster matchups facing the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys. The important thing for 49ers is Jordan Mason answered the called as starter.
